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Tasco Scope ID

tamarackcovetamarackcove Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
edited September 2013 in Ask the Experts
I just picked up a used Tasco scope. I cannot see a model number on it, but it says Made in Japan on it. It is a 6x24, with a Adjustable Objective lens. It also has an adjustable elevation turret marked "G". I also have 6 other turrets that go with this scope marked from "A" to "F".

The "power" dial has a window on it that when you turn it, it displays different names of animals. I.E. Bear, Elk, Woodchuck, Crow, etc.

I would like to know if anyone out there has instructions for what caliber/FPS cartridge each turret is for. I know that this is how the scope works, as I have a Burris ARC, (Automatic Range Compensator) scope that has 4 different collars that can be exchanged for different caliber/bullet weights. I know how to operate the Burris because I have the sheet that tells what collar goes with what caliber/bullet weight. I have no idea of what turret to use for what cartridge.

Anyone with a clue of how to use this scope?

I've checked the Tasco website, but they do not have any info on this scope.

Comments

  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thge best instructions I have for using a TASCO scope, is to put it back in the box and pawn it. Seriously, if you have a Burris ARC, I see no reason to strain your eyes with a TASCO.

    Best

    EDIT 1

    quote:the old Jap tascos are pretty good scopes.

    Not sure where you got that from, but there is not a TASCO on the planet worth the powder to blow it up. Yes, they were a big recognized name, as they were inexpensive, but they all suck.

    Best
  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,883 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tasco went out of business > 15 years ago; someone bought the name & began selling optics under that name in 2007.

    Hopefully, a reader will be able to give you a copy of the instructions, there's nowhere else to look.

    Neal
  • charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,572 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If nothing else turns up Curve Fitting. Try your scope at 100,200 and 300 yards. 3 rounds at each range with all six cams is like 3 boxes of shells.
  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    the old Jap tascos are pretty good scopes.
  • dcs shootersdcs shooters Member Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Try here,

    www.tasco.com/pages/instruction-manuals/
  • tamarackcovetamarackcove Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nmyers
    Tasco went out of business > 15 years ago; someone bought the name & began selling optics under that name in 2007.

    Hopefully, a reader will be able to give you a copy of the instructions, there's nowhere else to look.

    Neal


    Neal,

    This is what I was hoping for... A person that has a similar Tasco scope, with the instructions. I believe that all of the Tasco since the new owners are made in China. To the other posts that tried to help me, a big THANKS,

    Yes, the scopes made in Japan are excellent. The lens are coated and very clear. The AO adjustment is excellent, and very close to perfect for the yardage printed on the a,djustment ring.

    The Tasco web scope info do NOT include this scope and I feel that it is post 2007 information.

    This scope came on a 1945 Winchester Model 70, .22 hornet, that I purchased as a package deal. No package to put the scope back in to blow. It up.....besides, why destroy a fine Model 70? [:)]
  • carbine100carbine100 Member Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Found on internet search;

    tasco directions:
    Step 1: while viewing your game through the scope adjust the power of the scope until the body height of the animal is just bracketed between the two horizontal crosshairs
    Step 2: read the range to the target which appears in the window located near the eye bell. Read along the line containing the name of the target animal to find the distance.
    Step 3: turn the range drum turret assembly to the range determined in step 2. then aim dead on without any holdover and fire.
    My scope came with 7 range compensating drums:
    A 4.5 inch bullet drop at 200 yrds
    B 3.25 in drop at 200 yrds
    C 2.75 in drop at 200 yrds
    D 3.25 in drop at 200 yrds
    E 2.0 in drop at 200 yrds
    F 2.0 in drop at 200 yrds
    G 7.5 in drop at 200 yrds
    the instruction sheet also listed the bullet drop at 300, 400 & 500 yardages
    I've never used the scope for hunting, it gets fuzzy if turned past 16 power.
  • tamarackcovetamarackcove Member Posts: 30 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Originally posted by carbine100
    Found on internet search;

    tasco directions:
    Step 1: while viewing your game through the scope adjust the power of the scope until the body height of the animal is just bracketed between the two horizontal crosshairs
    Step 2: read the range to the target which appears in the window located near the eye bell. Read along the line containing the name of the target animal to find the distance.
    Step 3: turn the range drum turret assembly to the range determined in step 2. then aim dead on without any holdover and fire.
    My scope came with 7 range compensating drums:
    A 4.5 inch bullet drop at 200 yrds
    B 3.25 in drop at 200 yrds
    C 2.75 in drop at 200 yrds
    D 3.25 in drop at 200 yrds
    E 2.0 in drop at 200 yrds
    F 2.0 in drop at 200 yrds
    G 7.5 in drop at 200 yrds
    the instruction sheet also listed the bullet drop at 300, 400 & 500 yardages
    I've never used the scope for hunting, it gets fuzzy if turned past 16 power.

    /quote]

    Carbine 100,

    This is exactly what I needed. What site did you see this on? Man, I would pay to get a copy of the original instruction sheet. I pick up,these scopes if the price is right. I picked a Shepherd 3X10 for $80.00. There's a hardware store that takes in used guns. He pulls the scopes, slings, anything that he can remove and still have the gun go boom. The owner is not very knowledgeable on what scope prices are just guesses at what to charge for them.

    I hope one these forum members don't try to tell me that this Shepherd scope is junk, because once you get past figuring how to sight in this scope, it's one of the finest scopes I have. I shot a woodchuck at 323 yards (paced off), with my Ruger .264. I never shot at anything even close to this range. It was a tilled field in Spring, with a steep hill behind it. I figured I had a good backstop,and took the shot. All you have to do with this Shepherd is range the critter with the proper circle,,and squeeze off.

    I really appreciate you help, and would like to know what website you found this on.

    Thanks again,

    Tamarackcove
  • Hawk CarseHawk Carse Member Posts: 4,380 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Slightly OT scope story.

    quote:All you have to do with this Shepherd is range the critter with the proper circle,,and squeeze off.

    I know a guy whose proudest trophy is the elk shot at 457 yards.
    He has a Shepherd scope, so I asked him which ring was that in the reticle. His reply was "I never use those things, I get too excited. I just held over his back and kept shooting til I hit him."
  • carbine100carbine100 Member Posts: 3,071 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It was on another forum; Bing search gave me a model number TR6X24X40 and I went from there...

    edit auto sensor doesnt like the name of another forum...so copy my reply below in green and do a bing search, it will come up first

    tasco directions:
    Step 1: while viewing your game through the scope adjust the power of the scope until the body height of the animal is just bracketed between the two horizontal crosshairs
    Step 2: read the range to the target which appears in the window located near the eye bell. Read along the line containing the name of the target animal to find the distance.
    Step 3: turn the range drum turret assembly to the range determined in step 2. then aim dead on without any holdover and fire.
    My scope came with 7 range compensating drums:
    A 4.5 inch bullet drop at 200 yrds
    B 3.25 in drop at 200 yrds
    C 2.75 in drop at 200 yrds
    D 3.25 in drop at 200 yrds
    E 2.0 in drop at 200 yrds
    F 2.0 in drop at 200 yrds
    G 7.5 in drop at 200 yrds
    the instruction sheet also listed the bullet drop at 300, 400 & 500 yardages
    I've never used the scope for hunting, it gets fuzzy if turned past 16 power
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